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Could restricting EU free movement help tackle brain drain? 03 February 2026Eastern and Southern European countries struggle with ‘brain drain’ as skilled workers move to other EU Member States. Could restricting free movement...
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Spui Campus opens its doors: ‘Today’s the big day’ 02 February 2026A gold carpet welcomed students, staff and curious locals into Spui Campus on Monday 2 February. What was once the V&D department store has been trans...
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Frank van der Horst appointed Professor by Special Appointment in Pedagogical Sciences 02 February 2026Frank van der Horst has been appointed Professor by Special Appointment in Pedagogical Sciences at the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences of L...
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Volunteers vital for protecting wildlife and tackling plastic pollution 02 February 2026From researching plastic pollution to caring for injured wildlife, volunteers play a crucial role in conservation. But much of the valuable knowledge ...
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Leiden University positive about coalition plans, with a few concerns 30 January 2026Dutch universities have responded positively to the new coalition plans. Investments in education, research and innovation will be prioritised, and th...
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Four FSW researchers receive NWO-XS funding 30 January 2026Four FSW researchers received good news at the end of 2025: they will receive an NWO-XS grant this year.
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‘The Knowledge Security Committee neither intends nor is permitted to exclude certain groups or countries’ 27 January 2026International collaboration brings opportunities, but it also carries risks. The Knowledge Security Committee plays a crucial role in assessing such p...
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Six new grants bring Leiden University researchers and Una Europa partners together 27 January 2026Leiden University researchers will be working more closely with colleagues at Una Europa partner universities this year. Three research projects have ...
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A clear compass: LUMC develops PhD Thesis Framework for PhD candidates 27 January 2026It is not always clear to PhD candidates what their thesis requirements are. This causes uncertainty about expectations and can lead to delays. The LU...
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Anouk Goemans receives National Youth Care Award 2025 27 January 2026Professor by Special Appointment Anouk Goemans has received the National Youth Care Award 2025 from the ‘Stichting Steunfonds Pro Juventute’. The cash...
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Launch of the Prof. Andrea Evers Fund for Health, Behaviour and Society 26 January 2026In memory of Andrea Evers, Professor of Health Psychology, the Prof. Andrea Evers Fund for Health, Behaviour and Society has been established. With th...
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Vice-Rector Erwin Muller taking on new role at Council of State 23 January 2026Vice-Rector of Organisational Development and former FGGA Dean, Erwin Muller, will take up the position of State Councillor at the Advisory Division o...
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What does the Venezuelan crisis mean for the Dutch Caribbean? 23 January 2026The US intervention in Venezuela and the country’s ongoing instability pose risks for the Dutch Caribbean. How serious is that threat? ‘Dutch men and ...
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How does artificial intelligence influence democratic processes? 22 January 2026An international team of researchers, including scholars from Leiden University, has received a Seed Funding Grant within the Una Europa network. The ...
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From sovereignty at sea to self-determination: the geopolitics of Greenland 22 January 2026Who holds rights to Greenland’s surrounding waters and natural resources? Which interests are at stake and for whose benefit? We put these questions t...